Fragment of a Bowl
Unknown Artist
14th–15th century
Medium
Earthenware; incised decoration through white slip and coloring under transparent glaze
Classification
Ceramics
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1913
Accession Number
13.190.166
Art Historical Context
This exquisite fragment of a bowl, dating to the 14th–15th century, offers a glimpse into the vibrant of Islamic ceramics. Crafted from earthenware in the Islamic Art tradition, it exemplifies the technical mastery of potters during a golden age of artistic production across regions like Persia, Syria, and Egypt. Though only a portion survives, it hints at the bowls' role in daily life—from serving meals to ceremonial use—reflecting the blend of functionality and beauty prized in Islamic culture. The decoration technique is particularly striking: artisans applied a white slip over the earthen...